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How to Do Nature Study
Nature study puts you in touch with the wonders of God's Creation! Here's how to do it.
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Sonya Shafer
Your Questions Answered: Prolific Reader
I think almost all of us who use the Charlotte Mason Method have a desire to see our children love to read. We know how much richness good books can add to our thoughts and our lives, and we want…
Favorite Modern Times History Books for Grades 7–9
Today I want to share my top picks for living history books on modern times. These are the books that I recommend for grades 7–9, and in some cases, all the way through twelfth grade. I’ll explain more about that…
Screen Time
Sonya is joined by SCM co-founder Doug Smith to discuss screen time and technology.
How to Do a Poet Study
With this simple approach, your children can actually enjoy poet study!
Your Questions Answered: Charlotte Mason with a Large Family
Today I’ve asked two friends to join me: Laura Pitney and Jenn Faas. We’re going to be talking about the unique challenges of home schooling, Charlotte Mason style with a large family. Sonya: So between all of us, we’ve got…
Be Home
All right, I just have to say that I’m going to miss seeing you in person! I was really looking forward to getting together with you at homeschool conventions this spring. Now that many of them are canceled, we will…
Favorite Modern Times History Books for Grades 4–6
I love sharing great book recommendations with other homeschoolers. Today I’ll be sharing my top picks for grades 4–6 who are studying modern times, about 1850 to the present. I already reviewed books that will give an overview of that…
Charlotte Mason with Boys
I have four daughters, no sons. So sometimes I get asked whether a Charlotte Mason approach works with boys. The answer is “Yes, absolutely it does,” but don’t just take my word for it. Today we’re going to talk with…
How to Do Music Study
Music study brings so much enrichment to your homeschool schedule. Here's a simple way to do it.
Your Questions Answered: Time to Play
Welcome to another installment of Your Questions Answered. As usual, my friend and co-worker, Laura Pitney is joining me. Here’s the question we’re going to discuss today: For elementary students, how do you balance all the subjects and still give…
Favorite Modern Times History Books for Grades 1–3
There are a lot of books available on modern history (about 1850 to present day). The trick is to find the good ones, the ones that are appropriate for those younger grades mentally and emotionally. Some very difficult events occurred…
Is My Child Learning Enough?
If you're feeling like your child is behind or not learning enough, take a moment to be encouraged.
How to Do Picture Study
Picture study is a simple but effective way to add art appreciation to your homeschool schedule.
Your Questions Answered: Common CM Homeschool Mistakes
Recently, Sonya Shafer and Laura Pitney and Karen Smith sat down to discuss this question: What are one or two (or three, four, whichever we get to) common homeschool mistakes that get in the way of success with the Charlotte…
Favorite Modern Times History Books for the Family
I must admit that I’m somewhat partial to old books. But when you’re teaching modern history, you have to find some new favorites. And I’m happy to tell you about some real gems that I’ve found and can heartily recommend…
Winter Nature Study
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how to do nature study when it's cold outside.
How to Do Narration
Here's how to do narration: a foundational Charlotte Mason method.
Homeschooling Overseas with the Charlotte Mason Method
It seems like more and more people are traveling and expanding their horizons around the world. We often get asked for advice and practical tips from families who are planning to live and homeschool overseas. The Charlotte Mason Method can…
Our Wills and God’s Will
We’ve spent several blog posts talking about the way of the will and how to strengthen the will so it will be able to choose to do what is right, even when it’s hard. I’ve really enjoyed these weeks of…